saturday i did an all day (and i do mean aaaaalll day- 9am-6pm) re-certification class for Lifetime, you know, so i can keep my job. only the best job EVER!!! the day went by super fast though. the trainer was pretty amazing and super easy to listen to. plus, she was funny. that always helps. i went through the training with my fav gym buddies Anna & Julie- we all used to teach/workout together at 24 HF a few years ago and have stayed in contact with each other ever since. this was my first time meeting Kris (far right), but i love him just the same! we all teach Total Conditioning (among other things) part-time for Lifetime and absolutely LOVE IT.

i'm also super excited to announce that i'll be getting certified in Turbo Kickboxing by the end of this month, whoop, WHOOP! i have always been a hug fan of TKB and i'm elated to add it to my instructor repertoire. two thumbs up for cardioooooooo.

alright, now. you asked for snack ideas between meals, so here are a few to get you started. preparation is KEY, so go get you some baggies, buy your snacks in bulk, and ration them out for the week. i don't mind several trips to the grocery store, but some people do!

go to your nearest warehouse club and stock up. Sam's is closest to me.

cherry tomatoes and sugar snap peas. i'm so hooked on these peas- looks like edamame but you eat the whole thing. they're sweet and crispy. great eaten raw or dipped in you know what- hummus! i do carrots too.

freeze-dried fruit, all kinds! i order mine from Brothers All Natural for around 20 bucks for a 24 pack. they have sales frequently, so use those coupon codes when you see them! i really like the bananas though and so does my little one. 1 bag = 1.5 bananas. the sugar is lower in the freeze-dried bananas vs. fresh!

a few readers expressed to me how much they hate the taste of green tea lol, and if i had any flavor recommendations i sure do! try making a quick and easy green chai tea using:

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